Food Truck Festival – Let’s Go Eat

The good news is the first ever Food Truck Festival is coming to New West, and it is already shaping up to be amazing. The bad news, for me, anyway, is I can’t make it! But you should be putting August 10 on your calendar and head to Columbia Street and make sure you go hungry.

We all know that Robert Fung, of the Salient Group and developers of the anticipated Trapp +Holbrook, has committed to New West. He’s the lead sponsor for this Saturday’s Pecha Kucha Volume 3 (and seriously, you should be coming to that if you aren’t already – it’s free and open to all!) is signed up as a sponsor. “Downtown New West continues to catch people’s attention as a great urban neighbourhood and dynamic place to live. There’s a strong sense of community here that is filled with the energy that comes from people sharing the knowledge that they are part of something special,” says Fung.

“The Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest is an amazing testimony to how progressive this town is, and how ready it is to blow the culinary and entrepreneurial doors off! Salient is really excited to be a part of this event and, with Trapp+Holbrook, to be part of the Columbia Street evolution. If you don’t already live here, get used to coming to Downtown New West for great food and a great sense of belonging. This event is a wonderful example of the atmosphere and excitement people can expect in Downtown New West.”

Have you tried the food carts on the list? Many of them do offer healthy options. I'm not really sure why you are inferring I don't care about my body – 99.9% of the time, I cook very healthy food for my family at home. Once in a while I go out and treat myself to something and then I write it up here – and don't get paid for sharing my experience. You are always welcome to submit a piece of your own.

Jen is right, while there are many unhealthy and incredibly tempting menu offerings from these trucks, we've also made sure there are plenty of healthy options, and vegan options and gluten free options. Take a look at our webpage which has links to each truck's website and menu here: http://www.downtownnewwest.ca/index.php/events-ca…